This is an 8 hour course designed to demonstrate and teach the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) which need to be applied during the actual period of operation, and as a final "close-out” of the site when the operation is completed. Scientific research indicates that Silvicultural Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS), which can result if sediment enters the natural drainage system as a result of logging, tree planting, site preparation, or other cultural activities required to grow or harvest forest products, can be controlled by the use of BMPs.

This course satisfies the BMP requirement for the Ohio Master Logging Company program certification.